Custody Detention Officer Watling Street
2 weeks ago
Job advert
Custody Detention Officer -Watling Street
Full Time permanent roles
Starting Salary with 20% Shift Allowance and 14.22% Weekend Working Allowance included is £30, - £34,. (Pro rata)
Full Driving License required
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Force Contact and Operations, as a Custody Detention Officer (CDO), based at our WATLING HOUSE CUSTODY FACILITY within the Staffordshire Police Force area.
The main role of a Custody Detention Officer (CDO) is:
Working with police and custody sergeants, CDOs are responsible for detainees from the moment they arrive at the police station until they are transferred or released.
During this time CDO’s need to be compassionate, remain calm and ensure the dignity and welfare of those in police custody during challenging situations.
Duties Include:
Conduct non-intimate searches, search and examine to ascertain identity, record and log possessions, take fingerprints and DNA samples, photographs, complete drug testing on arrest and ensure they are secure in a cell. Ensure safety and well-being of detainees until their transfer or release, provide bedding, food and by offering support and reassurance. Make regular cell checks and ensure that a sanitary environment is kept at all times Administration of custody IT systems and prepare detainees for court. Responsible for delivering a safe and secure environment for those detained in connection with a wide variety of criminal matters. Deal with people using effective communication skills whilst remaining calm when presented with volatile situations. Treat detainees with dignity and respect and aim to de-escalate any situations that may lead to force having to be used. In the situation that this cannot be avoided, reasonable force might might be needed in executing the role. Monitor cameras to ensure the safety of high-risk vulnerable people Liaise with solicitors, family members and other partners who work in custody environmentTraining will be provided as an initial 3-week training course to ensure that you have all of the knowledge and skills required for the role. This will be followed by 3 weeks mentoring with an experienced CDO where a competency portfolio will be completed
Further details relating to the role and responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
The successful applicants will need to undertake Security Vetting , Medical and a Fitness Test -Bleep Test or CTPWT (Chester Treadmill Police Walking Test) - Level 5.4 required to pass and you may also be required to complete a drugs test.
Please complete and submit your form online. You should look to include as much relevant experience, knowledge and skills as you can within the space provided. Where possible, use example of where you have carried out similar responsibilities in your work. If you are unable to provide work examples, you may use instances from other aspects of your life, but be sure to keep them relevant.
Closing date – 15th May - 12:00 Midday. (Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received)
What we can Offer you - Why Work For Us | Staffordshire Police
Just some of the benefits of working for Staffordshire Police:
Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
Annual Leave Entitlement - starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
Shift allowance for unsociable hours
Sick pay scheme
Fostering friendly policy
Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption
Occupational Health
On site Gyms
Staff associations
Reward and Recognition
Blue light Card – not solely for Staffs police
Lottery
Free parking
As ‘One Force’ across Staffordshire, we know that Diversity and Inclusion help us improve our decision making, encourage creativity and embrace innovation so all our people can thrive.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit and achievements. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, gender, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police Force we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
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